Last week we took our son to the county fair where a variety of farm animals were on display. goat – known as goat in Italian—the most eager of them all. They were so enthusiastic about eating my son's hand that they accidentally bit his finger. Needless to say, he kept his distance goat From now on!
Capra
goat
If you have trouble remembering this word, try associating it with Capricorn. In Italian, Capricorn yes Capricornthe logo is symbolized by a goat. Notice Capricorn also means antelopea term used for four medium-sized, goat-like or antelope-like mammals of the genus Capricornus.
Here are the definite and indefinite articles that go with this feminine noun:
- goat = goat
- a goat = a goat
- goat = goat
- Goat's = some goats
Capra from latin Caprawhich is the female form jumpthe word Buck or billy goat. In standard Italian, a male goat is called goat or a beak. because Capra is feminine and can also be translated as nanny goat. goat Usually cared for by one person shepherd,Right now shepherd Italian.
when talking about a baby goat, or childyou can use the masculine diminutive form child. This is also a word goat meat.
goat Providing us with a variety of products that we use and enjoy in our daily lives, such as goat cheese (goat cheese), goat meat (goat meat), goat milk (goat milk), and goatskin (goatskin).
Goats are grazing in the meadow.
Goats are grazing in the meadow.
In many countries around the world, people prefer goat milk to goat milk milk (milk). Not only is it thicker and smoother, it also contains more nutrients, is easier to digest, promotes heart health, and is less likely to cause heart disease milk allergy (milk allergy).
Figuratively speaking, calling someone Capra show that they are rough or ignorance.
You are such a goat!
You are such an ignorant person!
Interestingly, the word scapegoat There is an Italian equivalent that also involves goat – scapegoat – and atoning significance atoning.
Did you know…
…the name of the island capri Might it actually have something to do with goats? Some etymologists believe that the name is of Greek origin capriciousmeaning wild boarwhile others believe it may be derived from Latin goatmeaning goat. (source: Etimonlin)
If you are eager to learn the popular Italian language tongue twister (tongue twister), why not try this goat-themed one?
The goat lives on the bench,
The goat died under the bench.
The goat lives above the bench,
Goat died under bench.
Let’s end this article with a cute children’s song goat goat (goat kid). Even though it's a nursery rhyme, it can help you learn some useful goat-related vocabulary.
Idiomatic expressions characterized by “capra”
climb like a goat
Literal translation: climb like a goat
English meaning: Climb like a goat and be very agile
Ignorant as a goat
Literal translation: as ignorant as a goat
English meaning: Foolish as a cow
Save the Goats and Cabbages
Literal translation: Save the Goats and Cabbages
English meaning: Find a compromise or successful solution that satisfies both opposing parties
Heather Broster is a graduate with honors in linguistics from the University of Western Ontario. She is an aspiring polyglot, fluent in English and Italian, as well as varying degrees of fluency in Japanese, Welsh and French. Originally from Toronto, Heather has lived in several countries, notably Italy for six years. Her main research areas are language acquisition, education and bilingual teaching.
